Slow Cooker Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Soup
Simple to make with just a few ingredients, you will love this low carb Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Soup!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271kcal
- 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups ham chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic minced, optional
Add cauliflower, broth, mustard, and garlic to slow cooker. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
Add cheddar cheese and puree with an immersion blender. Alternatively, you can transfer to a blender or food processor but you will need to work in batches.
Add ham, pepper flakes, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with a little added cheese and some chopped green onion.
To store in the refrigerator: Place cooled soup in an airtight container and store for up to 5 days.
To store in the freezer: Place cooled soup in an airtight container and store for up to 3 months. To defrost, place container in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan to reheat.
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1253mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 1mg